For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,077 students in 56340, MN.
The top ranked public schools in 56340, MN are Holdingford Elementary School and Holdingford Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 56340 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 56340, MN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56340, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holdingford Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-4462
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-4462
Grades: PK-6
| 564 students
Rank: #22.
Holdingford Secondary
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2221
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2221
Grades: 7-12
| 513 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Holdingford
Alternative School
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
56340, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Mn Alc Holdingford High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Central Mn T.s. Holdingford (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Box 250
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-2196
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 56340, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 56340, MN include Holdingford Elementary School and Holdingford Secondary.
How many public schools are located in 56340?
3 public schools are located in 56340.
What is the racial composition of students in 56340?
56340 public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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